In the search for innovative and impactful ways to support its communities nation-wide, West Marine is working with multiple researchers to transform Ocean Reef snorkel masks into respirators for hospitals and health care systems. The company is also working at a local … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is holding the virtual American Boating Congress (ABC), May 13 to 14. The event will provide information on how NMMA is pursuing outreach and advocacy efforts, particularly as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to strain businesses across … Learn More
Dockwa and Marinas.com have been putting together webinars to help marinas work through business issues during COVID-19. On April 30, Dockwa CEO Mike Melillo will present How To Successfully Reopen, While Keeping Boaters Safe This Summer. On May 14, the Dockwa team … Learn More
Not long after the shutdowns in various states started occurring, the Kentucky Marine Association and Tennessee Marine Association sent a request to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers asking for rent abatement for concessionaires in order to help these small businesses survive … Learn More
Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, is preparing to take delivery of a five-axis 3D waterjet cutting machine that will become the largest of its kind in the state of Maine. Front Street Shipyard will use the new machine to cut large … Learn More
Marinas.com has released Alerts (marinas.com/alerts), a new tool for marinas and boaters to communicate more efficiently in any emergency situation that may require a marina’s full or partial closure. While this tool is particularly relevant now due to the coronavirus outbreak (marinas.com/covid19), the … Learn More
Since Boating United launched its “Protect Boating Access” campaign, nearly 8,000 advocates have taken action by urging their governors to keep boating open during this time of social distancing – a milestone that shattered the previous record for most advocacy actions taken … Learn More
Sea Tow has released a poster for marinas to place around their property to remind boaters how to practice social distancing while boating. The content repeats the guidelines put out by the Centers for Disease Control in response to COVID-19. The poster … Learn More
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced marinas, boatyards and marine manufacturers will be allowed to open for personal use, as long as strict social distancing and sanitization protocols are followed. Chartered watercraft services … Learn More
The Marine Recreation Association (MRA) board of directors held its April 1 board meeting via a conference call. At the beginning of the meeting, each board member was asked how their marina, boatyard or business was handling the current COVID-19 situation. The … Learn More
